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Devdutt Padikkal vs Marco Jansen: Who Is Better? IPL 2026 Stats Comparison
Devdutt Padikkal has the edge on the headline numbers: Devdutt Padikkal averages 79 IPL fantasy pts/match vs Marco Jansen's 57. Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Devdutt Padikkal (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) averages 79 fantasy pts per match. Marco Jansen (Punjab Kings) averages 57 fantasy pts. Full IPL stats & fantasy cricket comparison: batting, bowling, fielding, and form.
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Devdutt Padikkal vs Marco Jansen — Stat Comparison Table
Head-to-head numbers at a glance. Higher value is highlighted in green (lower is better for economy and bowling/batting averages).
| Statistic | Devdutt Padikkal | Marco Jansen |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 18 | 20 |
| Avg fantasy points | 79 | 57 |
| Best fantasy score | 288 | 204 |
| Runs | 792 | 295 |
| Strike rate | 102.5 | 99.3 |
| Fours | 82 | 31 |
| Sixes | 25 | 12 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 3 | 3 |
| Centuries (100+) | 2 | 0 |
| Highest score | 211 | 85 |
| Wickets | 0 | 20 |
| Economy rate | 5.00 | 7.08 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 0 | 4 |
| Catches | 15 | 13 |
| Total dismissals | 16 | 15 |
| Statistic | Devdutt Padikkal | Marco Jansen |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 2 | 30 |
| Runs | 38 | 268 |
| Batting average | 19.00 | 17.87 |
| Strike rate | 100.0 | 153.1 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 2 |
| Wickets | 0 | 33 |
| Bowling average | — | 29.76 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Devdutt Padikkal has played 2 T20Is and Marco Jansen 30. Devdutt Padikkal has 38 runs at 19.0 (strike rate 100.0), against 268 at 17.9 (153.1) for Marco Jansen, so Marco Jansen has scored more. Marco Jansen also bowls: 33 wickets, while Devdutt Padikkal has not taken a T20I wicket.
Test. Devdutt Padikkal has played 4 Tests and Marco Jansen 21. Devdutt Padikkal has 418 runs at 69.7 (strike rate 60.1), against 624 at 23.1 (54.5) for Marco Jansen, so Marco Jansen has scored more. Hundreds: Devdutt Padikkal 2, Marco Jansen 0. Fifties: 1 and 4. Marco Jansen also bowls: 89 wickets at an economy of 3.31, while Devdutt Padikkal has not taken a Test wicket.
International numbers up to 23 August 2026.
Devdutt Padikkal vs Marco Jansen is one of the most searched cricket comparisons, combining international career stats with IPL fantasy data. Both players bring different strengths to your XI, and the right choice can be the difference between topping the leaderboard or missing out.
Devdutt Padikkal is a specialist batter for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, priced at 8.5 Cr this season. Over 18 matches in IPL 2026, he has scored a total of 1427 fantasy points, averaging 79 pts per game with a best of 288 pts. With the bat he has accumulated 792 IPL runs at a strike rate of 102.5.
International career: Devdutt Padikkal has scored 418 TEST runs in 4 matches at an average of 69.67, with 2 centuries internationally.
Marco Jansen is a all-rounder for Punjab Kings, priced at 9 Cr. Across 20 matches in IPL 2026, he has earned 1141 fantasy points, averaging 57 pts per game with a best of 204 pts. He has scored 295 IPL runs at a strike rate of 99.3, picking up 20 IPL wickets at an economy of 7.08.
International career: Marco Jansen has scored 647 ODI runs in 34 matches at an average of 26.96, with 3 half-centuries internationally. He has also taken 52 ODI wickets at an average of 33.79. He has taken 33 T20I wickets internationally.
Batting edge: Devdutt Padikkal leads with the bat this season, making them the better pick if the pitch is expected to be batting-friendly or if the match is being played on a flat track.
Bowling edge: Marco Jansen has been the more impactful bowler in IPL 2026, and becomes especially valuable in conditions that offer pace or spin movement.
Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Devdutt Padikkal is the stronger pick right now with an average of 79 pts per game and a best score of 288 pts. The value-for-money metric (points per credit) further reinforces this — always check this number before finalising your captain or vice-captain choice.
Captaincy Recommendation: Based on IPL 2026 season form, Devdutt Padikkal is the safer captaincy option. However, if the opposition's bowling or batting lineup suits the other player, consider rotating your captain pick. Always check the playing XI, pitch report, and toss result before locking in your captain.
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